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UUCUC’s Dream Team Wants to Hear From You!
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Thank you for giving us your ideas, which we used to develop the Visions approved at the Annual Meeting. We used those Visions to develop the thirteen broad goals listed below.
Now, once again, we need your help so we can develop individual action items based on congregational goal choices. We will provide information on the goals and action items prior to seeking your approval of the 2021-2025 strategic plan later this Fall.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Robbins by email
krobbins513@hotmail.com
or phone/text 217-497-5762.
Thank you!
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK
Step 1:
Review our Mission and Congregational Vision Statements accepted at the June 2020 annual meeting.
Step 2:
Please enter your name and email address, and then choose the FIVE GOALS, from the THIRTEEN listed below, that you feel best support our mission and visions going forward. Which goals will best narrow the gaps between where we are now and our visions of who we want to become as a congregation? (Note: Vision statements reflected in each goal are listed in parentheses).
Step 3:
Complete this survey by Noon, August 31, 2020. Once we have your input, the Dream Team will create specific action steps in collaboration with church leaders. The resulting goals and action plan (after congregational approval) will guide us for the next 3-5 years.
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Choose the FIVE GOALS, from the THIRTEEN listed below, that you feel best support our mission and visions going forward.
1.
Reduce overcrowding and improve accessibility within all areas of our building. (Church home; Growth)
2.
Complete and present options for a congregational vote for a plan to accommodate growth, increase environmental friendliness, renew Green Congregation status, and attain full accessibility in our current building or another location. (Growth; Church Home)
3.
Build an innovative, broad, and inclusive program structure that recruits and involves all ages in lifelong spiritual learning and service activities both in age appropriate groups and intergenerational activities within two years of hiring the new RE director. (Learning; Spirituality; Children & Youth; Culture)
4.
Complete a long-range music program planning process, identifying appropriate music staffing and opportunities for musical performance and participation for our growing congregation. (Culture; Spirituality; Social Justice/Action)
5.
Be fully staffed for a congregation of our size with a Senior and an Associate minister, both full-time and paid at the UUA mid-level pay range. (Note:Associate minister now half-time) (Growth; Leadership; Culture)
6.
Experiment and expand our theological diversity through worship services, rituals, celebrations, and music that will nourish us spiritually in a variety of ways while deeply respecting each other’s journeys, with one or more regular alternative services. (Spirituality; Culture; Children & Youth; Learning; Growth)
7.
Expand and improve the use of technology to reach and grow our community in ways that enhance and improve the experience and accessibility for all. (Church home; Culture; Service to Others; Children & Youth)
8.
Cultivate leadership capabilities and skills among youth and adults, including those with marginalized identities, with an ongoing program to build leadership skills, identify untapped talent within the congregation, and rotate leaders. (Leadership; Children & Youth; Culture)
9.
Be a force for change within our congregation, larger community and the world through effective social, racial, and environmental justice work and mission-based budgeting, in partnership with frontline communities and organizations. (Social Justice/Action; Leadership; Service to Others; Children & Youth)
10.
Grow our interfaith and community connections through collaborative efforts among social justice, children and youth, and learning/education programs. (Service to Others, Social justice/action; Children & Youth; Learning)
11.
Expand and deepen our commitment to inclusion, anti-racism and multiculturalism through regular training within the congregation, strengthening relationships with non-white communities and congregations in the area, and ongoing discernment about barriers to creating a more intentionally multicultural congregation. (Culture; Social Justice/action; Learning; Children & Youth; Service to Others)
12.
Seek new ways to serve those in need within our congregation, and to serve others through interfaith and community actions, while deepening our culture of generosity. (Culture; Service to Others; Spirituality; Leadership)
13.
Increase our level of shared leadership, shared ministry, and pastoral care by both staff and members, sharing that fully engages everyone in the life of our church. (Culture; Leadership; Learning)
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